Want to work with me on your USPTO Trademark application? I have a few spots in my schedule for new clients for Trademark Packages ($850 plus USPTO filing fees), where I will represent you & file your trademark with the United States Patent & Trademark Office. This includes doing a trademark search, consulting about strategy, filing the application, and facilitating it through the trademark office process. If you're interested, email me at elizabeth@elizabethpw.com and we can get started discussing if this is a good fit for you and next steps.
Hello, I have a first use common law trademark dating back to 2014. A fortune 500 company took my TM and filed a 'first to file' in 2019. I just found this as I was researching to file. I'm past the time to file a grievance. So, instead, I'd like to move forward to TM my brand so I can franchise and expand to other states without issue. The company in question offers a different product, but same category. If I move forward, I don't think they should have the right to block me a I am "first to use" with online proof. Had they researched this prior to filing, they would have found my product.
@@ElizabethPW Yes. I received my "The USPTO has published your trademark" email today. Apparently I can use the TM mark while they are investigating if I can have my mark.
This was so much more helpful than literally any other resource I could find. This is a very intimidating process. Fingers crossed I got it right. Thank you!
Greetings Attorney Weinstein! I'm a fellow attorney based in the DC Metro area and I found this video EXTREMELY HELPFUL, as I am transitioning my practice into Small Business and Entertainment Law. Thank you very much for this!
This was a great walk-through video. Simple and straight to the point. I was able to fill out my trademark application with no complications. Thanks. and once again. Great Video. Really Helpful...
For years I’ve looked for a trademark video and the lawyers or ppl telling us only gave us so much and skipped parts so we would need them thank you so much I’d rather take a chance paying $275 and not getting accepted then losing $1400 god bless you
That was amazingly helpful. I’m starting a small business in which I’m about to launch soon and because the business will be used as an umbrella of other businesses to follow (at least that’s the goal) I don’t want someone to take my company’s name. Thank you so much for this step by step info, it is greatly appreciated.
Check out the other videos in this series, so you can get all the info to prepare and file your trademark application: ua-cam.com/play/PLd0wcIHXfOTffWuy8MRFgQuGrPza1HAgQ.html
Thank you so much for this informative video. My question is what if you don’t have a date of sale just yet? Im currently working on product and wanted to get a head start on trademarking my name before labeling products. If you could assist me it would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Elizabeth, I hope you are well! I truly appreciate your content, it is delivered to perfection:) I just had a quick question: the class I am applying for my trademark is 003 which combines cosmetics, makeup & perfumes, thus my question is do I copy & paste the direct applicable statements that apply to my Co. into the form? (Let me know if I need to elucidate further?) Thank you in advance!
In the video at 8:45 you can see where I'm using the database for classes to select them. That's where you search for the statements that you want (cosmetics, etc.) and check the box and then add them to your application (by inserting checked entries).
Thank you so much!!! I trademarked my business name and logo in 2014. I just found out that I was cancelled because I did not renew it, I missed that email 😕😕Anyhow, I'm so thankful that you showed me how to file again on my own as the USPTO told me I had to refile all over again.
Thank you so much for the fantastic tutorial Elizabeth! Thanks to your video I was able to apply easily yesterday. I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart. God bless you Elizabeth. P.S. Can you only pick one class or can you pick multiple and would it cost the same? If I can pick multiple how can I change it now? Sorry I was reading the comments and have one more question. I applied for 1a even though my product is not sold yet. It will sell very soon so I just applied for 1a. Is this ok? Kind regards Young
You're welcome! Yes you can have multiple classes, but each class costs more money. You can't add classes after you file -- it would mean filing a new / additional trademark application. If you have not sold the product yet, then really it should be 1b -- but you can amend it to change that: tmep.uspto.gov/RDMS/TMEP/current#/current/TMEP-800d1e861.html
@@ElizabethPW Hi Elizabeth. Thank you for your great answer. I have one more question. Would it cost even when the class is similar? Eg. sticker, decal sticker, car sticker. If I ticked all three it would cost 3x the original?
It only costs more if they are in a different *numbered* class. In any numbered class there are multiple things - so yes you can have bumper stickers and wall stickers in the same numbered class (16). But some stickers are in another class, like nail stickers are class 3 and helmet stickers are class 9.
Hey there, thank you so much for this video. Such a life savor! I had a question about the “intent to use” vs “use in commerce” distinction. If I am starting a business and have had a website up, get nothing is actually for sale yet as it says coming soon, would the logo be eligible for “in use” or does that need to be an intent mark until I’m actually selling on my website?
Good question - you need to make a sale for it to be in use. Just one sale, but there needs to be one. It's confusing because they don't mean ordinary word "use" they mean "use in commerce" as in money has been exchanged.
@@ElizabethPW Would my logo be eligible as "in use" if I sold some of my products elsewhere outside my website before I created the logo? For reference, I am considering starting a publishing imprint or LLC.
Thank you, Elizabeth. I will be in touch regarding my other things that I would like to have done from the business perspective. Your video was very helpful and I have filed my first trademark.
@@ElizabethPW you also looks wonderful in this video 😊 I’m going to register a small business for my photography work, I have a special name( I checked and it’s available), and seems the first step is the trademark, isn’t it? I wish it was simple 😆
Thank you so much for sharing this! I couldn't afford an attorney and wanted to try on my own. I was at a loss with some of the sections and this helped so much! You're the best!
Thank u so much ‼️I’m tearing up 😢cause this was so helpful…I’ve been trying to do this for over a year and got scared on the website and freak out after the confusing questions asking about classes etc…I’m a small caterer and I want to take my business to the next level…Currently, looking for a store front for takeout and also offering a website that sell my sauces etc. I didn’t know what classes I need to file😱but this video was so helpful!!! Now I have mustard up the nerves to go on the website again and face my fears and just do it…I can’t afford a lawyer to do the work for me cause my business is small and not booming now but I need this trademark so I can grow…Nobody in my family has ever done this or any of my friends…So, I don’t have anyone to help nor be a reference to guide me on the right path…Your such a Blessing 💖🙏🏽Thanks again 100x
Thank you for taking the time out the make this video on how to fill out a trademarking application online. Other videos I came across didnt get to the meat and potato as I would say and your video did. Thank you for breaking everything down.
How long was the process, from the beginning when you started searching the trademark database to see if your name was already in use until finally getting the trademark?
I had someone ask this question to me today, and tada - Elizabeth has a video for that! Just sent it to them and I hope it helps them get going :) Thank you for sharing so generously!
This is was most helpful. Thank you so much for sharing. I initially hired a lawyer to do my initial 'supplemental registration' which was approved. It is now 6 years later and eligible for renewal. My attorney called to remind me of this. He have me his fee, and I thought, I could probably do this renewal easily myself for just the cost of the renewal fee. I should be able to claim the initial application he did for me, as my own via the USPTO website, and do this myself pretty easily correct? I already created an account and I can see all the documents he filed on my behalf online. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge on this.
God will reward u in our village we hv big faith in helping others which we need more of instead of money all the time. U help 1 u help many in ur community and society
Followed steps in this video & filed for trademark registration. Got the serial number from USPTO & based on the serial number applied for the Amazon Brand Registry, which got approved quickly. THANK YOU for making helpful content.
Thanks for the video Elizabeth. I found it to be incredibly helpful. I don't know why anyone pay so much for an attorney to do the work when the entire process takes less than 30 minutes. Thank you.
This video was very helpful to file for the name, but now that I'm doing the logo, I wish you would have covered those steps as well. Thanks for your content.
Want to work with me on your USPTO Trademark application?
I have a few spots in my schedule for new clients for Trademark Packages ($850 plus USPTO filing fees), where I will represent you & file your trademark with the United States Patent & Trademark Office.
This includes doing a trademark search, consulting about strategy, filing the application, and facilitating it through the trademark office process.
If you're interested, email me at elizabeth@elizabethpw.com and we can get started discussing if this is a good fit for you and next steps.
Hello, I have a first use common law trademark dating back to 2014. A fortune 500 company took my TM and filed a 'first to file' in 2019. I just found this as I was researching to file. I'm past the time to file a grievance. So, instead, I'd like to move forward to TM my brand so I can franchise and expand to other states without issue.
The company in question offers a different product, but same category. If I move forward, I don't think they should have the right to block me a I am "first to use" with online proof. Had they researched this prior to filing, they would have found my product.
I will be contacting you soon. I need help with trademarking my business name as well as my new brand.
can you please check your email thanks
Thank you for creating this video! I didn't have $1,200 to pay an attorney, but I still wanted to protect my business, and this video helped me.
Glad it was helpful!
@@ElizabethPW Yes. I received my "The USPTO has published your trademark" email today. Apparently I can use the TM mark while they are investigating if I can have my mark.
@@smallbiztaxlady congratulations
Did they approve your application?
I'm wondering that too how did it go?
Thank you for doing this video! People like you deserves the best of the best.
Thank you!
I love your personality - you made this topic extremely easy to focus on! Felt like talking to a friend
Glad you found it that way! :)
this video helped me finally file my trademark today after putting it off for years out of fear i'd mess up! thank you SO MUCH elizabeth!
Great to hear! You're welcome!
This was so much more helpful than literally any other resource I could find. This is a very intimidating process. Fingers crossed I got it right. Thank you!
Best of luck! You're welcome
Greetings Attorney Weinstein! I'm a fellow attorney based in the DC Metro area and I found this video EXTREMELY HELPFUL, as I am transitioning my practice into Small Business and Entertainment Law. Thank you very much for this!
Great to hear! Best wishes with the new focus for your practice
@@ElizabethPW Thank you Elizabeth!
$850.00??? What a rip off! Lots of lawyers way cheaper!
This was a great walk-through video. Simple and straight to the point. I was able to fill out my trademark application with no complications. Thanks. and once again. Great Video. Really Helpful...
Great to hear!
This was extremely helpful. thank you so much. Everyone please use this video for excellent reference and trademark advice.
This was so helpful and the best video on UA-cam on how to complete a Trademark Application, thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
For years I’ve looked for a trademark video and the lawyers or ppl telling us only gave us so much and skipped parts so we would need them thank you so much I’d rather take a chance paying $275 and not getting accepted then losing $1400 god bless you
Thank you, good to hear! Best of luck!
@Iamdopeaxf Did they approve your application?
@@la-diamondpotter6948 ????
loved this video and how you stopped for each section to explain i will be coming back to this video pretty often to file thank you!
Glad you found it helpful!
This has been BY FAR the BEST video I've found. So easy and I did it all on my own. thank you !!!
Great to hear, thanks!!
That was amazingly helpful. I’m starting a small business in which I’m about to launch soon and because the business will be used as an umbrella of other businesses to follow (at least that’s the goal) I don’t want someone to take my company’s name. Thank you so much for this step by step info, it is greatly appreciated.
Glad it was helpful!!
Love this. Just filed my application on my own. Thank you!
Wonderful!
This is one of the best youtube video Many thanks to Elizabeth. Every steps are so clear to understand and Apply. Super thanks:)
Dear Elizabeth, thank you so much for creating this video and walking me through the process! I truly appreciate it!
This is so helpful especially about the LLC aspect. I almost started the application without it
You're welcome -- good to hear it was helpful
Elizabeth, Just want to thank you for this video. Clear and concise. I successfully filed my trademark because of you. Thank you.
Great to hear, thanks for sharing about that!
How long did it take to file?
This is perfect length, precise and so easy to follow. Using the visuals makes all the difference. Thank you for sharing your knowledge❤
Glad it was helpful!
Check out the other videos in this series, so you can get all the info to prepare and file your trademark application: ua-cam.com/play/PLd0wcIHXfOTffWuy8MRFgQuGrPza1HAgQ.html
Thank you so much for this informative video. My question is what if you don’t have a date of sale just yet? Im currently working on product and wanted to get a head start on trademarking my name before labeling products. If you could assist me it would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Elizabeth, I hope you are well! I truly appreciate your content, it is delivered to perfection:) I just had a quick question: the class I am applying for my trademark is 003 which combines cosmetics, makeup & perfumes, thus my question is do I copy & paste the direct applicable statements that apply to my Co. into the form? (Let me know if I need to elucidate further?) Thank you in advance!
In the video at 8:45 you can see where I'm using the database for classes to select them. That's where you search for the statements that you want (cosmetics, etc.) and check the box and then add them to your application (by inserting checked entries).
@@ElizabethPW Gosh thanks so much
Thank you so much!!! I trademarked my business name and logo in 2014. I just found out that I was cancelled because I did not renew it, I missed that email 😕😕Anyhow, I'm so thankful that you showed me how to file again on my own as the USPTO told me I had to refile all over again.
Hi Elizabeth- I followed your video step-by-step to file my own trademark for my product. You did an excellent job in making this easy.
Great to hear!
Thank you so much for the fantastic tutorial Elizabeth! Thanks to your video I was able to apply easily yesterday.
I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart.
God bless you Elizabeth.
P.S. Can you only pick one class or can you pick multiple and would it cost the same?
If I can pick multiple how can I change it now?
Sorry I was reading the comments and have one more question.
I applied for 1a even though my product is not sold yet. It will sell very soon so I just applied for 1a. Is this ok?
Kind regards
Young
You're welcome! Yes you can have multiple classes, but each class costs more money. You can't add classes after you file -- it would mean filing a new / additional trademark application. If you have not sold the product yet, then really it should be 1b -- but you can amend it to change that: tmep.uspto.gov/RDMS/TMEP/current#/current/TMEP-800d1e861.html
@@ElizabethPW Hi Elizabeth. Thank you for your great answer. I have one more question. Would it cost even when the class is similar? Eg. sticker, decal sticker, car sticker. If I ticked all three it would cost 3x the original?
It only costs more if they are in a different *numbered* class. In any numbered class there are multiple things - so yes you can have bumper stickers and wall stickers in the same numbered class (16). But some stickers are in another class, like nail stickers are class 3 and helmet stickers are class 9.
Hey there, thank you so much for this video. Such a life savor! I had a question about the “intent to use” vs “use in commerce” distinction. If I am starting a business and have had a website up, get nothing is actually for sale yet as it says coming soon, would the logo be eligible for “in use” or does that need to be an intent mark until I’m actually selling on my website?
Good question - you need to make a sale for it to be in use. Just one sale, but there needs to be one. It's confusing because they don't mean ordinary word "use" they mean "use in commerce" as in money has been exchanged.
@@ElizabethPW Do we have to submit any kind of receipt to prove the sale?
@@ElizabethPW Would my logo be eligible as "in use" if I sold some of my products elsewhere outside my website before I created the logo? For reference, I am considering starting a publishing imprint or LLC.
Thank you, Elizabeth. I will be in touch regarding my other things that I would like to have done from the business perspective. Your video was very helpful and I have filed my first trademark.
Best of luck!
thank you ! I don't like paperwork but following your steps I did it and now I'm sending it and then walking my dog. so happy
Wonderful!
@@ElizabethPW you also looks wonderful in this video 😊 I’m going to register a small business for my photography work, I have a special name( I checked and it’s available), and seems the first step is the trademark, isn’t it? I wish it was simple 😆
Unbelievably helpful, thanks!
Really helpful video, Elizabeth - thank you!
welcome!
Just what I needed, I have been sitting in this application for more than a month. Just found you and would not let you go anytime soon. 🙏
Great to hear!
i WANT TO THANK YOU FOR CREATING THIS VIDEO, I WENT TO SEVERAL VIDEOS, AND NO ONE WAS AS CLEAR WITH INSTRUCTIONS AS YOU WERE. :)
Great to hear, glad it was helpful!
Excellent, well-paced, and generous! Thank you for this video. You exude trustworthiness and kindness.
Thanks!
Thank you so much for sharing this! I couldn't afford an attorney and wanted to try on my own. I was at a loss with some of the sections and this helped so much! You're the best!
Great to hear!
Thank u so much ‼️I’m tearing up 😢cause this was so helpful…I’ve been trying to do this for over a year and got scared on the website and freak out after the confusing questions asking about classes etc…I’m a small caterer and I want to take my business to the next level…Currently, looking for a store front for takeout and also offering a website that sell my sauces etc. I didn’t know what classes I need to file😱but this video was so helpful!!! Now I have mustard up the nerves to go on the website again and face my fears and just do it…I can’t afford a lawyer to do the work for me cause my business is small and not booming now but I need this trademark so I can grow…Nobody in my family has ever done this or any of my friends…So, I don’t have anyone to help nor be a reference to guide me on the right path…Your such a Blessing 💖🙏🏽Thanks again 100x
Welcome - best wishes to you!
@@ElizabethPW Thank u ‼️‼️‼️ Now I know what options I have…I can sit down and come up with a plan…I’m going to the link now u sent me💖💖💖
You were a great help. Thank You.
Thank you for taking the time out the make this video on how to fill out a trademarking application online. Other videos I came across didnt get to the meat and potato as I would say and your video did. Thank you for breaking everything down.
Great to hear! Thanks!
This was the best tutorial. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks again Elizabeth! I just filed my own trademark after watching your video 3 times. : )
Great to hear! :)
Your videos are the best! This video just saved me $1500 I didn't have for hiring one of Amazon Accelerator Attorneys. THANK YOU!!
Great to hear!
This was great. Thank you so much!
Your amazing thank you for sharing your gifts with us common folks 💚
You are so welcome
I just bought my trademark! Your video helped a lot! Thanks for uploading.
How long was the process, from the beginning when you started searching the trademark database to see if your name was already in use until finally getting the trademark?
With your help, i submitted successfully a trade mark application for my business, thank you very much 😊
Great to hear, best wishes with it!
@@ElizabethPW you are the kind of lawyers I would like to deal with, in case, I need a lawyer. I appreciate your amazing work here. best wishes
Thank You Elizabeth, I followed all you steps and completed my application. Great Video
Glad it was helpful!
Through your youtube channel, I find them very useful, especially for those starting a business, or small business. great
That's great to hear!
Thank you Elizabeth for taking the time to create this video
You're welcome!
Great step-by-step video on how to file a trademark yourself.
Great to hear!
I had someone ask this question to me today, and tada - Elizabeth has a video for that! Just sent it to them and I hope it helps them get going :) Thank you for sharing so generously!
Hi Nathalie! Thank you for passing the video along! :)
thank you! a million, not many people sharing so in depth
welcome!
Thanks for your help, just got our application filled out, and submitted.
great to hear!
thank you so much! very helpful
This is fantastic. Thank you!
welcome!
This is was most helpful. Thank you so much for sharing. I initially hired a lawyer to do my initial 'supplemental registration' which was approved. It is now 6 years later and eligible for renewal. My attorney called to remind me of this. He have me his fee, and I thought, I could probably do this renewal easily myself for just the cost of the renewal fee. I should be able to claim the initial application he did for me, as my own via the USPTO website, and do this myself pretty easily correct? I already created an account and I can see all the documents he filed on my behalf online. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge on this.
Many people can do it themselves, yes! It really depends on the person :)
Thank you! I followed this step by step and got my mark issued! xoxo
Great to hear!!!
Thank you for this video
you are doing an amzing job here and giving us so much value for free, we can just say thank you ❤️!
You are so welcome!
God will reward u in our village we hv big faith in helping others which we need more of instead of money all the time. U help 1 u help many in ur community and society
You are an angel! Seriously, I can't thank you enough!
Welcome!!
I think you were amazing. I will follow your direction as I need to file one. Thank you
Welcome!
Your so awesome for doing this - got your self a new sub.
Welcome aboard!
Followed steps in this video & filed for trademark registration. Got the serial number from USPTO & based on the serial number applied for the Amazon Brand Registry, which got approved quickly. THANK YOU for making helpful content.
Great to hear!
Thank you so much for your clear explanation of this application.
You are welcome!
Thank you so much! This was the most easy step by step guide for trademarking video!!
Glad it was helpful!
What a blessing you are. Truly, thank you for this.
You are so welcome
Thanks for the video Elizabeth. I found it to be incredibly helpful. I don't know why anyone pay so much for an attorney to do the work when the entire process takes less than 30 minutes. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
This video as the best one I've seen by far! I'll be tuning in for more.
Great to hear, thanks!
so sweet of you to answer. thank you so much!
Thank you so much for doing this. Trying to trademark and copyright a story.
Welcome, best of luck with it!
love it - THANK YOU!
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much for this incredibly helpful video. Saving me time and helped me not be overwhelmed with the process.
Great to hear!
Thank you so much for the information on how to complete this process and very clear I may add. Forever a subscriber!
Awesome, thank you!
Thanks for the video,its very useful...
You are welcome
You are amazing Elizabeth. Many thanks, and good fortune to you. Cheers, Atomic Surfers
Welcome and thank you!
Thank you soooo much! So helpful. Got my application in today.
Great to hear!
Thanks! the signature part really helped me👍🏾
Thank you for your guidance, Elizabeth!
Welcome!
Very clear and helpful. Thank you so much for this exceptional video.
welcome!
This video was very helpful to file for the name, but now that I'm doing the logo, I wish you would have covered those steps as well. Thanks for your content.
Yep I plan to do a video in the future about logos and other symbols/illustrations
@@ElizabethPW thank you! Your content is so digestible and useful!
This video was incredibly helpful. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the video and tips
Thank you for the helpful video.
You're welcome!
Elizabeth you’re the Best!!! Thanks!
Welcome!
Thank you this very helpful, professional and easy !
You're very welcome!
You are the best! This is very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Great Video! help me lots of money filing trademark by my self!
Great to hear!
OMG I love you ❤❤❤❤❤❤. Thank you I couldn't find a video that was very easy. I really appreciate this video. Be blessed
You're so welcome!
Thank you! You are the best at explaining the process.
Great to hear, thanks!
Did they approve your application?
Great video. Thank you so much for walking us through.
You bet!
Thank you so much Elizabeth 💓 and you are awesome! 💯
You are so welcome
Muy bien, saludos desde República Dominicana.
De nada!!
thank you so much for the info. it was very helpful. you're awesome
Good day Elizabeth (great name).
I found your information very helpful and I’m going to try to do this on my own…Prays going up
Hope it goes smoothly!
Thank you for posting this video. It was very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for the clear and easy to understand guidance.
Glad it was helpful!
Amazing video thank you so much for all your help this was so helpful and saved me time and money!!!!
Glad it helped!
Thank You!
Welcome!
Thank you Elizabeth for this very helpful video!!
Welcome!
Great job! Thank you for the wonderful video!
Thanks!
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Life saver, thank you for the video!!!
You're welcome!